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Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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11 Dec 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking applications for the provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services in the region. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender and is now in the award stage, involves multiple lots including Partner Providers - Early Learning and Childcare Centres, Early Learning and Childcare Services Childminders, and Community Childminding Services. This framework is flexible, allowing new providers to be added at any stage, ensuring ongoing opportunities for contract awards. The procurement method used is open procedure, aligning with EU regulations. The services need to be delivered primarily within the Argyll and Bute area addressing locations identified by regions UKM63 and UKM81. Detailed inquiries and application pack requests can be directed to Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pre-school education service industry, particularly those focusing on childminding and early learning centres. Companies that can offer 1140 funded hours per child annually will find this tender particularly beneficial. By becoming part of this framework agreement, businesses can secure a steady income stream and realise growth potential by expanding their presence and services in the Argyll and Bute region. Small and mid-sized enterprises with a focus on early childhood education and daycare services may find themselves well-suited to compete for these contracts, providing they meet the necessary regulatory requirements set forth by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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Notice Title

Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Services

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council invites providers to submit an application to provide Early Learning and Childcare Services. Applications available from Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Partner Providers - Early Learning and Childcare Centres

Procurement of funded Early Learning and Childcare places from ELC Centres in Argyll and Bute. Funded early learning and childcare (ELC) is available to all three and four year olds and eligible two year olds. Any resulting contracts will be for 1140 hours per child, per annum. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.

Partner Providers - Early Learning and Childcare Services Childminders

Procurement of funded Early Learning and Childcare places from ELC partner childminders in Argyll and Bute. Funded early learning and childcare (ELC) is available to all three and four year olds and eligible two year olds. Any resulting contracts will be for 1140 hours per child, per annum. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.

Community Childminding Services

Procurement of Community Childminding Services as described by the Scottish Childminding Association. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested parties are asked to contact Samantha.Torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk for an application pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081788-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85312110 - Child daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
samantha.torrie@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604145

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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